Question

The Sum
of 2 number one
of which is two-thirds
of the other , is 45. Find
the smaller number. ​

Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

let, 2 nos. be x and 45-x

if 2x/3=45-x

=> 2x = 135 -3x

=> 5x =135

=> x=27

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Answer 2

Answer:

The smaller number is 18.

Step-by-step explanation:

Let x = 2/3 * y (one number is two thirds of the other

x + y = 45       ( the sum of the two numbers is 45 )

replace x with (2/3 * y)

2/3 *y + y = 45

5/3 * y = 45 

5y = 135

y = 27 

x = 2/3 * y = 18